For that reason, I wanted the book to hit the bestsellers lists. It would mean the book had credibility not only as a book, but as a book that many have gravitated to en masse. It meant there was power behind this movement.

But getting on the coveted lists is difficult, especially if you're not a celebrity or someone of note. It's also frankly a challenge if you're not a diet book or cookbook or business book. And if you don't have a national television appearance (My Early Show appearance was bumped and the show format changed and it may not happen, unfortunately) and massive marketing dollars behind you, it's even harder.

So while I didn't give up (I never give up!), I let it go. I saw the immense support from all of you and those on Facebook and Twitter, and knew that the momentum had begun.

So this weekend, when I received an email from Laurie Chittenden, my editor at William Morrow, with the words "National Bestseller" in the subject line, I nearly spit out my morning coffee!